Re: [Paddlewise] Cyalume Lightsticks also expire

I did not determine the expiration date but instead marked the "purchase"
date in permanent marker.  If the foil stays intact, I will assume they will
last for 2 or 3 years.  You are right that they must stay in the wrapper.

The light sticks have just been added to our clubs yearly signal devices
demonstration at our "Sea Kayak Introduction" weekend course.  (This will
allow rotation for new ones into the instructors kits.)

Chuck Holst suggestion of a Krill light however, is MUCH more appropriate
for my night paddles.  I just ordered one from the web site below.

    http://www.extremeglow.com/

Thanks Chuck for the suggestion.

>
> How did you determine an expiration date?  I can't find one on the
Cyalumes I
> have.  There is a serial number or date code on them, but no clue how to
> interpret it.
>
> I assume you *are* marking the dates on the foil wrap.  Removing the
sticks
> from the foil will guarantee that the light fails before its time.
>
> Happy New Thousand
> Harold



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